Hall of Military Prowess
Hall of Military Prowess is a building in Beijing, North China. Hall of Military Prowess is situated nearby to 十八槐, as well as near the building Belvedere of Spreading Righteousness.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Forbidden City and Hall of Supreme Harmony.
Forbidden City
Photo: Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Forbidden City, located at the centre of Beijing, was the main palace of Imperial China for five centuries, until the early 20th century. It today houses the Palace Museum, one of China's largest national museums, with an extensive collection based on the former imperial collection.
Hall of Supreme Harmony
Palace
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The Hall of Supreme Harmony is the largest hall within the Forbidden City in Beijing, China. It is located at its central axis, behind the Gate of Supreme Harmony. Hall of Supreme Harmony is situated 290 metres northeast of Hall of Military Prowess.
Meridian Gate
City gate
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The Meridian Gate or Wumen is the southern and largest gate of the Forbidden City in Beijing, China. Unlike the other gates of the Forbidden City, the Meridian Gate has two protruding arms on either side, derived from ancient que towers traditionally used to decorate the main entrances of palaces, temples and tombs. Meridian Gate is situated 320 metres southeast of Hall of Military Prowess.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Central Dongcheng and Xicheng.
Central Dongcheng
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Dongcheng District is in Beijing. It means "east city" and appropriately enough covers the eastern half of the old, imperial city. Most visitors to the city will come here to visit both Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, the former imperial palace.
Xicheng
Photo: Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Xicheng District is a district in central Beijing. Visitors come here for the Houhai area to join the bar and restaurant cluster by the lake or to explore the remains of the wealthier part of historical Beijing nearby.
Gulou
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Gulou is a part of Dongcheng District in Beijing, China. The name "Gulou" translates to Drum Tower, which is one of the main attractions here. Gulou is considered the most charming area in Beijing.
Hall of Military Prowess
- Type: Building
- Location: Beijing, North China, China, East Asia, Asia
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Latitude
39.91415° or 39° 54′ 51″ northLongitude
116.38833° or 116° 23′ 18″ eastOpen location code
8PFRW97Q+M8OpenStreetMap ID
way 43512262OpenStreetMap feature
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In Other Languages
From Chinese to Vietnamese—“Hall of Military Prowess” goes by many names.
- Chinese: “武英殿”
- Vietnamese: “Võ Anh Điện”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include 十八槐 and Belvedere of Spreading Righteousness.
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